WOODROW WILSON: 1913- 1921 (D) Attacked “triple wall of privilege” that blocked small businesses from being free trusts, banks, tariffs “New Freedom” plan to control corporations
Jan 18, 2016
WOODROW WILSON: 1913-1921 (D)
Attacked “triple wall of privilege” that blocked small businesses from being free trusts, banks, tariffs
“New Freedom” plan to control corporations
WILSON’S REFORMS Underwood Tariff Act (1913): cut tariffs (if US companies’ prices too high, easier to buy foreign goods)
Federal Reserve Act (1913): Fed regulates economy (adjusts interest rates, etc.)
Clayton Anti-Trust Act (1914): limited businesses’ activities, protected workers’ right to strike
Federal Trade Commission (FTC; 1914): monitors unfair business practices
PROGRESSIVE AMENDMENTS 16th: graduated income tax – 1913 17th: direct election of senators – 1913 18th: outlawed alcohol {Prohibition} – 1919 19th: women’s right to vote {suffrage} – 1920
LEGACY OF PROGRESSIVISM Increased influence of voters Regulated big business Protected environment Assumed responsibility for welfare of workers/ consumers Monitor economy
Many problems still today?? WWI distracted Americans – ends Progressive Era